Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sigourney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sigourney Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 167.9 square miles in Sigourney, IA. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sigourney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sigourney Elementary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Today's Learners – Tomorrow's Leaders
School Rankings
Sigourney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sigourney Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sigourney Elementary School's ranking?
Sigourney Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sigourney Elementary School?
318 students attend Sigourney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sigourney Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sigourney Elementary School?
Sigourney Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sigourney Elementary School offer ?
Sigourney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sigourney Elementary School part of?
Sigourney Elementary School is part of Sigourney Comm School District.
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